AFFIRMATION OF FAITH We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God. We believe that there is One God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and, God the Holy Spirit. We believe in the blessed Hope, which is the rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ, at His return. We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious Blood of Jesus Christ. We believe that regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal salvation. We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer. We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for Him. We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy and separated life in the present world. THE VISION “Where there is no vision, the people perish...” Proverbs 29:18 » We see a Church that is intensely Kingdom focused The Church that we see is an attractive church of influence. We see a church permeating entire cities, regions, states and countries with explosive Spirit aided movements, a Church hardly able to contain its growth. We see a Church so powerful in its commitment to the Kingdom that cities and nations cannot ignore it. The Church that we see has a message so captivating and clear that lives are forever changed; a message beamed to the people of the earth through media and multiple technologies. We see a Church with one vision, one message, in multiple locations. The Church that we see is a Church so committed to raising, training and empowering each new generation of leaders that all of our ministries resources are funneled to that end. The Church that we see is diversified, agile and responsive, able to function in unity and complexity like the human body; capable of unlimited growth. It is comprised of cells, each aiding and supplying the body’s Kingdom movements. » We see a Church that is fervently Praying We see a people fervently committed to Christ in prayerful humility; counting the cost and ready to pay any price to see revival and restoration sweep this land. The Church we see is on its face before God day and night, having every kind of prayer covering, interceding, calling, training and sending out powerful people of prayer. We see gatherings of thousands, stadiums being filled; praying for and seeing the repentance of cities, officials and government leaders. We see a Church where divine miracles, and the wonders of God are spoken of, experienced and celebrated. » We see a Church compassionately loving People We see a Church filled with repentant people responding to Christ’s call to salvation. We see a Church so compassionate that people are drawn from impossible situations into a loving and friendly circle of hope, where Christ is shared, life is found and acceptance is given. We see a Church that reaches beyond social stigmas, races, classes and cultural barriers to bring aid, care, warmth and helping hands; A Church, sacrificing to meet the needs of those less fortunate, across the street and around the world. Demonstrating the love and compassion of Christ. The Church we see fully expects radically changed lives. Lives where the full and unbridled potential of the living Word of God is actualized and embodied, by Spirit led obedience, generosity and maturity. » We see a Church relentlessly pursuing God’s Presence We see a Church whose heartfelt praise and worship touches Heaven and changes Earth; worship which influences the praises of people throughout the earth, exalting Christ with powerful songs of faith and hope. We see a Church where people are set free, touched, changed, challenged, delivered and forever redeemed by encountering God’s Holy and discernable presence. Yes, the Church that we see is so dependent on the Holy Spirit that nothing will stop it nor stand against it; a Church whose people are unified, powerfully and continually praying with the full breath of God’s Spirit. We see a Church whose priest is Christ, whose presence is His Spirit, and whose passion is the Great Commission. Yes, The Church that we see is our church – The 15th Street Church of God in Christ. OUR MISSION “To promote productive Christian values by providing a community-based environment stimulating and serving the total man, naturally and spiritually.”